Festive Skillet Corn
Brighten up your table with Festive Skillet Corn, a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This quick recipe combines sweet corn kernels with colorful red and green bell peppers, aromatic onion, and garlic, all sautéed to perfection in a blend of butter and olive oil. Enhanced with the warm, smoky spices of cumin and smoked paprika, this dish offers a bold yet comforting flavor profile that's perfect for holiday gatherings or any celebratory meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, barbecues, or vegetarian feasts. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of freshness and serve warm to let the colorful medley shine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil, allowing the butter to melt completely.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender.
Sprinkle in the cumin and smoked paprika, stirring to coat the vegetables with the spices.
Add the sweet corn kernels to the skillet and stir well to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and lightly golden in spots.
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Turn off the heat and transfer the Festive Skillet Corn to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if using.
Serve warm as a colorful and flavorful side dish for any festive meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2922 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
